cuffy Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Probably coz , like the rest of us , your designer stubble is Multicoloured and stiff as a file card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Septic stick, plasters, bog roll and first field dressing at the ready ! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarcher Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 wear a medi-alert bracelet with your blood group, notice I say bracelet NOT chain around neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Personally I find buying razor blades a proper pain. I can never remember what razor I have and often end up coming back with the wrong ones! Just signed up with this lot www.shaveclubuk.com who apparently ship you 4 new blades every 4 weeks and the handle with your first delivery. We'll see what it's like I guess... Tbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Personally I find buying razor blades a proper pain. I can never remember what razor I have and often end up coming back with the wrong ones! Just signed up with this lot www.shaveclubuk.com who apparently ship you 4 new blades every 4 weeks and the handle with your first delivery. We'll see what it's like I guess... Tbox Why? DE is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Personally I find buying razor blades a proper pain. I can never remember what razor I have and often end up coming back with the wrong ones! Just signed up with this lot www.shaveclubuk.com who apparently ship you 4 new blades every 4 weeks and the handle with your first delivery. We'll see what it's like I guess... Tbox Just go over to a classic double edged razor,you will never have to worry about the gimmick of lube strips or quatro close closer closest tosh ever again,and they are cheap you will save a fortune over the year.,plus you will get a good shave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Why? DE is the way to go Just go over to a classic double edged razor,you will never have to worry about the gimmick of lube strips or quatro close closer closest tosh ever again,and they are cheap you will save a fortune over the year.,plus you will get a good shave. Well lads, anyone who's seen me graloch will tell you I'm not to be let loose with 'real' blades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well my Bluebeards rvenge straight razor arrived at lunch time ! I bought some feather blades for it too so tonight is time to lose my stubble/beard thats only taken a week to emerge, Ive never gone more than 3/4 days without a shave 8 days on am impressed, but alas tonight it goes......and hopefully its only the beard that goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Well my Bluebeards rvenge straight razor arrived at lunch time ! I bought some feather blades for it too so tonight is time to lose my stubble/beard thats only taken a week to emerge, Ive never gone more than 3/4 days without a shave 8 days on am impressed, but alas tonight it goes......and hopefully its only the beard that goes I use a Shavette open disposable razor sometimes, especially if I've let it grow. I use a Miraki Japanese stainless steel one that takes long blades that snap in half to get two out of. Fantastic peice of kit and very easy to use, I sometimes don't even bleed after using it. Other times I look like I've put my head through a window pane. Available online from C&D hair and beauty. http://www.cd-hairbeautyproducts.co.uk/index.asp?function=search Whatever you do don't stop with the blade on your skin as this is when it cuts you, lift off as you stop. You can get the quickest close shave ever with one by just shaving against the grain in one pass, then splash on some Selina lemon alcohol that they use in Turkey for that real wow I'm a man and please don't cry like a girl moment Figgy Edited February 5, 2014 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDCREST Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I gave up wet shaving because I kept getting ingrowing hairs in my neck and I was using Gillette razors. Am I less likely to ingrowing hairs with the old style razors? Cartridge razors shave too close..ie.. they shave the bristle to below skin level hence the itchy red rash under the chin and neck because of the ingrown hair... Try a double edged blade razor and I think you'll find you'll never have ingrown hairs again...and the shave is just as smooth close....especially with a three pass shave..your skin will start to feel smoother and better as well.. A three pass shave is----- One pass WTG with the grain.......resoap One pass XTG across the grain...from your ear inwards towards your nose....resoap One pass ATG against the grain Rinse with hot water to remove soap residue then splash with cold to close the skin pores, then apply moisturiser...ordinary Nivea Soft cream is good. Don't use shaving Gel with a double edged razor, its rubbish and doesn't have the lubricating properties..try a good traditional shaving soap, preferably applied with a badger brush ( nice and soft, and not prickly like a bristle one)...Culmak is nice soap, or MWF ( Mitchells wool fat ) neither have an overpowering scent, but there are plenty of soaps on the web......and DE blades as well...and all sorts of other toys....As bad as shooting when you get the shaving bug... DE shaving takes a while to get used to....for a start you don't need to press on as you do with a cartridge razor..But its a whole lot cheaper if you don't get carried away and buy loads of tackle....for example 100 Gillette double edged blades cost about £10 off the bay...Use each blade for two shaves then bin 'em....A lot cheaper than cartridges....But blade preference is personal, some will suit you better than others..what some will find nice and smooth, you may find rough...buy a blade sampler pack and try a few. The razor I use is older than me...an early 1940's seven o'clock open comb razor, made before Gillette took them over, and it still shaves smoothly and perfectly....Though... er erm.....I do have others, lots of 'em in fact, I got carried away and had to try most of them.... There is a good English shaving forum..The Shaving room (TSR) lots of help and good advice on there if you fancy giving it a try, or you're fed up paying through the nose for cartridge blades.....Thats what brought me back to DE shaving. Sorry for rambling on...but you did ask, or I think you did.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Cheers GC, I just joined up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well my Bluebeards rvenge straight razor arrived at lunch time ! I bought some feather blades for it too so tonight is time to lose my stubble/beard thats only taken a week to emerge, Ive never gone more than 3/4 days without a shave 8 days on am impressed, but alas tonight it goes......and hopefully its only the beard that goes If it's your first time then go slowly. I have a cracking scar after being over zealous with the shavette lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Well i gave it a bash.....And survived. Dam its sharpe with feather blades. Result was a cut and a few nicks, a bit sore after and a bit patchy. I felt real uncomfortable using it and felt like i needed to be a contortionist to ba able to shave with the right angle and direction. It was a £10 venture and worth it the novelty but I doubt it will be repeated. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_Devon Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Whats the secret? Is it the razor? The soap? How best do i get the "smooth as a babys bum" finish? It is the soap, I am using a razor blade at the moment that needs replacing but I use soap that my wife has made. The best stuff ever, will never go back to the bought stuff again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Well i gave it a bash.....And survived. Dam its sharpe with feather blades. Result was a cut and a few nicks, a bit sore after and a bit patchy. I felt real uncomfortable using it and felt like i needed to be a contortionist to ba able to shave with the right angle and direction. It was a £10 venture and worth it the novelty but I doubt it will be repeated. ATB Matt matt dont give up too soon. I started at xmas and thats me just got the hang of the technique. Am now not nicking myself. Perseverve its worth it as youve already shelled out for the equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yep don't give up !! You will get better and more confident. It takes time, it's a skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Change your blade when you start getting nicks like this..sticking toilet paper on will help the bleeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I suppose if you normally use an electric shaver then the transformation to DE is a bit of an ask, if you normally wet shave then I can't see what the problem is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Septic stick, plasters, bog roll and first field dressing at the ready ! LOL If you use anything septic you will die, try a styptic pencil/stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newarcher Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 probably If you use anything septic you will die, try a styptic pencil/stickprobably will from blood loss anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well i gave it a bash.....And survived. Dam its sharpe with feather blades. Result was a cut and a few nicks, a bit sore after and a bit patchy. I felt real uncomfortable using it and felt like i needed to be a contortionist to ba able to shave with the right angle and direction. It was a £10 venture and worth it the novelty but I doubt it will be repeated. ATB Matt Did you get skin and beard really hot and wet (hur hur) first? I shave after getting out of the shower, that seems to help - makes the hairs softer. You can even float your shaving foam in hot water in the sink to keep it hot, though I don't tend to bother personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) dont give up after a few shaves you will retain muscle memory and it will become second nature, using a straight razor i can go from full beard to shaving properly quicker and no rashes than i ever could with a gillette or electric, I have been using some home made sandlewood soap off a member on the bushcraft forum its great stuff to use, atb wayne Edited February 7, 2014 by mereside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_Devon Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thats the next things for me to try is the double edge razor, while the homemade soap my wife makes. She uses a type of clay in the soap, makes for brilliant shaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDCREST Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Just a word of warning...Styptic pencils sting like *******....I use a bit of tissue or toilet paper, don't forget its stuck on your face and go out wearing it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I learnt about the bite of the Styptic pencil a while ago but had a real lagh last year when the mrs said i was a wuss sortly before dabbing it on here leg after a shaving nic.......... O how I laughed and boy did she shout and curse, now she just thinks am crazy using one. I used a DE but it wasnt great, left me with nics and soreness, although i wasnt using pre-shave oil then. I think it will be back to the proglide and mach 3. ATB Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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